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Healthy Honey: Investigating the Benefits of Honey for National Honey Month
We’re back celebrating National Honey Month! Let's look at the ins and outs of our relationship with honey. From its use in ancient cultures all the way to modern day, honey remains a staple to holistic health, self care, and a treat we all love!
Jamie Chan
Sep 214 min read


Students Code for Native Bee Conservation in New Planet Bee Pilot
This spring, Planet Bee’s Coding for Conservation program invited over 600 middle school students to use coding, sensors, and real environmental data to explore native bee activity. Through hands-on learning with Micro and Smart Native Bee Houses, students didn’t just learn to code, they learned how scientists use data to understand and protect pollinators. The result: a powerful bridge from classroom learning to climate action.
Jamie Chan
Jun 304 min read


Community Science with iNaturalist: Tracking Biodiversity in Your Neighborhood
Earth Month is officially upon us, but at Planet Bee Foundation, we believe in taking care of our planet year round! With the power of community science, curiosity can be turned into real impact.
Jamie Chan
Apr 52 min read


Rooted in Impact: How Planet Bee Brought Native Bee Conservation to the Philadelphia Flower Show
Planet Bee got the opportunity to join the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in celebrating the 197th year of the award-winning Philadelphia Flower Show, hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from February 28th to March 8th.
Jamie Chan
Mar 203 min read


LIFE AS A WOMAN IN STEM: A TALK WITH THE BEE BABETTE
To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Month, we spoke with Dr. Kit Prendergast, a valued member of the Planet Bee community as well as a native bee ecologist and science communicator the "Bee Babette”. During our interview Dr. Kit was able to share with us her experiences as a woman in conservation, how to support others in the field, and the significance of her work in science communication and native bee research.
Jamie Chan
Mar 108 min read


From Seed to Stewardship: A New Partnership with Renee’s Garden
Planet Bee has partnered with Renee’s Garden to open applications for a new, expanded version of the Seed Ball Stewardship Grant. Apply today!
Jamie Chan
Feb 23 min read


Data is Power: Dr. Ethel Tshukudu on Programming for Environmental Advocacy
Planet Bee sat down with Dr. Tshukudu to discuss our new program, Coding for Conservation, digital literacy, conservation, and the impact of introducing computer science education to the next generation.
Jamie Chan
Jan 285 min read


Donate a Native Bee Home: Empower Students Through STEM & Champion Biodiversity!
Make an Impact & Donate a Native Bee Home! Just $100 helps students learn through hands-on STEM education. By transforming backyards, schoolyards, and community spaces into pollinator havens, we empower people of all ages to be part of the solution, supporting biodiversity, advancing science education, and protecting our pollinators!
Jamie Chan
Nov 11, 20252 min read


City Bees, Big Impact: Meet Planet Bee’s San Francisco’s Beekeeper
Urban beekeeping isn’t just about honey—it’s about resilience, education, and reimagining our cities as thriving ecosystems. In San...
Jamie Chan
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Empowering the Next Generation: Celebrating Our 2024–2025 SFSU College Corps Interns
Learn more about the experiences of four incredible SFSU College Corp Interns at Planet Bee this past 2024-2025 school year.
Jamie Chan
Jun 22, 20254 min read


A Life in Bloom: What the Bees—and This Work—Have Taught Me
Join us in wishing Deb Tomaszewski, Planet Bee Founder, a happy retirement, and the best for all of her future endeavors!
Jamie Chan
Jun 12, 20255 min read


Think Global, Act Local: How Supporting Native Bees Helps the Planet
Environmental conservation is a critical issue in today's world, as the planet faces increasing threats from climate change, habitat loss, and pollution. One powerful approach to tackling these global challenges is the idea of “Think Global, Act Local.”
Jamie Chan
May 22, 20255 min read


From Classroom to Conservation: How Matti Curran Inspires Future Pollinator Protectors
Learn more about Planet Bee Foundation's amazing volunteers, specifically Matti Curran of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jamie Chan
Apr 15, 20254 min read


Bridging Bees, AI, and Conservation: A Black History Month Spotlight on Edward Amoah Idun
We believe that sharing the stories of diverse voices in STEM is essential to fostering innovation in science and conservation.
Jamie Chan
Feb 18, 20255 min read


Why We Teach About Bees
In a world grappling with environmental challenges, our work offers tangible activities that promote conservation - and hope.
Jamie Chan
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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